What’s on in Tokyo

Sumida River Fireworks Festival photo

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

27 July 2024

Sumida River

Every summer, Japan prepares for its numerous fireworks festivals. The biggest is the display over the Sumida River, when spectacular multicoloured layers blossom into the Tokyo ni…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival photo

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

March to April annually

Various

Heralding the beginning of spring, cherry trees burst into a riot of pink and white blossoms all over Japan. The cherry blossom, or sakura, is the country's national flower and a s…

Sanja Festival photo

Sanja Festival

17 May 2024

Asakusa Shrine area

Sanja Matsuri is the biggest of Tokyo's three great festivals, along with the Kanda and Sanno. The annual celebrations honour the three resident deities of the Asakusa Shrine, whos…

Japanese F1 Grand Prix photo

Japanese F1 Grand Prix

7 April 2024

Suzuka Circuit

The Japanese Grand Prix usually falls towards the end of the Formula One season and has over the years provided much excitement, crowning 13 title champions. The Suzuka track has f…

Tokyo International Film Festival photo

Tokyo International Film Festival

1 May — 31 May 2024

Roppongi Hills

Each year, the Tokyo International Film Festival exclusively screens new and exciting films in cinemas around Roppongi Hills. Film buffs enjoy world premieres by top local and inte…